Adding carrots to cake recipes adds moisture to cakes, as well as infusing them with added nutrients. You can shred the carrots using either a grater or a food processor; the process is no different from shredded them for salads.

Steps

Method1

Shredding Carrots with a Grater

1

Peel your carrots.

2

Hold a box grater in your non-dominant hand and a peeled carrot in your dominant hand.

3

Place the carrot against the side of the grater that has the smallest holes. The length of the carrot should be against the side of the grater.

4

Grate the carrot using a downward motion. Make sure to keep your fingers and hands away from the sharp edges of the grater.

5

Discard the carrot piece when it becomes so small that you can no longer grasp it as you shred.

6

Repeat the process with additional carrot pieces until all of your carrots are shredded.

7

Add the carrots to your cake batter according to the recipe instructions.

Method2

Shredding Carrots with a Food Processor or Blender

Using a food processor or blender takes much less time than grating the carrots by hand.

1

Place your peeled carrot on a cutting board and cut each into three or four pieces. Smaller pieces will be easier for your food processor or blender to handle.

2

Place the pieces in the food processor or blender. Attach the cover securely.

3

Turn the machine on and shred the carrots until they reach the desired size and texture. Do not shred them for too long, or they will turn into a puree. You want your carrots to have the look of coarse sawdust or pencil shavings.

4

Remove the cover and scoop the carrots into your cake batter using a plastic spatula. Fold the carrots into your cake batter according to the recipe instructions.